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Sporty's Online Private Pilot TrainingVideo Reveiw Quizes- Section 1
What are the most important weather variables to consider before you make your go-no-go
decision? - correct answer-Visibility, winds, and cloud cover.
During the summer months, what situation might cause you to delay a lesson? - correct
answer-The presence of local thunderstorms.
As a student pilot you will be flying - correct answer-VFR (Visual Flight Rules).
When is aircraft performance at its peak? - correct answer-The cold, crisp air of winter.
How would you define a "ceiling"? - correct answer-The lowest broken or overcast cloud
layer that covers the sky.
What are the four forces acting on an airplane in flight? - correct answer-Lift, weight, thrust,
and drag.
How does a wing create lift? - correct answer-The curved top surface of the wing increases
air velocity and is the major source of lift.
To climb or descend in an airplane the pilot - correct answer-Moves the yoke back and
forward which moves the elevator up and down.
What is the purpose of the airplane's rudder? - correct answer-Its only function is to
counteract the adverse yaw when rolling into or out of a turn.
On landing, what is the advantage to using flaps? - correct answer-Extending the flaps
permit a steeper and slower approach.
Which of the following are considered aircraft flight instruments? - correct answer-Turn
coordinator, heading indicator and vertical speed indicator.
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Which color identifies the normal airspeed operating range? - correct answer-The green arc.
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Altimeter 2 indicates - correct answer-14,500 feet.
What is the purpose of the airplane engine's mixture control? - correct answer-To regulate
the ratio of fuel to air entering the fuel distribution system.
, The elevator trim control wheel: - correct answer-Is rotated forward for nose down trim.
The order of operation regarding the strokes of a typical four-stroke per cycle airplane
engine is: - correct answer-Intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
Most of the heat caused by internal combustion is eliminated via: - correct answer-The
exhaust system.
Engine lubrication oil performs three functions: - correct answer-Coats moving parts,
dissipates heat, and filters foreign materials.
An aircraft engine features extra reliability because it has: - correct answer-Dual magneto
ignition system.
Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored: - correct answer-Blue and
rated at 100 octane.
The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An electric auxiliary fuel
pump and an engine-driven fuel pump.
In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are: - correct answer-Twisted.
The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses: - correct answer-An alternator to provide
direct current to the system.
The preflight inspection begins: - correct answer-As you walk toward the airplane.
The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include: - correct
answer-Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.
The left wing on a Cessna 172 is a mirror image of the right wing with the exception of: -
correct answer-The fuel vent, Pitot tube and stall warning sensor.
Before you begin the engine starting checklist be sure to: - correct answer-Set the parking
brake and hold the foot pedal brakes.
Prior to starting the engine, set the fuel selector switch to: - correct answer-Both.
To use the throttle properly before starting the fuel-injected engine in a Cessna 172: - correct
answer-Open the throttle about one quarter of an inch.
When should you turn on the beacon light? - correct answer-Before you start the engine.
On starting the engine, first check for: - correct answer-Oil pressure in the green after a few
seconds.
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